Best Years Expo offers info, fun for Boomers

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Among many other offerings, meet singer Don McLean and actor Barry Williams at Gillette Stadium Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn to eat well, test your luck, chill out, test your golf swing, create a stunning floral arrangement, save for your future, and - new to the lineup - meet a member of the Brady Bunch at GateHouse Media New England and Wicked Local’s third annual Best Years Expo Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. The free event is presented by Steward Health Care.

Headlining this year’s event is legendary folk singer and songwriter Don McLean, who will not only be interviewed by this year’s emcees for the day – WCVB-TV and Me-TV co-anchors Maria Stephanos and Ben Simmoneau – but also will perform a mini-concert that will include his iconic 1972 chart topper, “American Pie,” and other hits such as “And I Love You So” and “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”

Attendees can register to win guided tours for two of Gillette Stadium, in addition to an array of other door prizes. Those who pre-register at thebestyearsexpo.com will automatically be entered into one of two same-day stadium tour drawings.

Also joining the celebration of life in the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond will be actor Barry Williams, who in 1969 was cast in what would become his signature role, Greg Brady on the ABC-TV sitcom “The Brady Bunch.” The original series ran for five seasons, but Williams would later reprise the role of Greg on its sequels, “The Brady Bunch Hour,” “The Brady Girls Get Married,” and “The Bradys.”

Both McLean and Williams will be available for fan photos.

Oldies cover band The Reminisants will perform throughout the day Saturday and George Lyons will be back for another year with his “Authentic Sinatra Tribute,” adding some traditional pop to the Best Years Expo music mix.

A mini casino, cooking demonstrations, virtual golf course, chair yoga, tai chi and floral decorating will be included among the many hands-on opportunities throughout the day. Scores of exhibitors will line the expo space and seminars will be offered.

For full details and a schedule, please visit thebestyearsexpo.com. As always, plenty of free parking is available.